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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.63, 1,499.36 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.63, 1,499.36 and 350.37 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.63 : 1,499.36 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.63/1,499.36 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.63x = 1,499.36 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.63x = 525,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,329.01/999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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